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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.20, 540.84 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.20, 540.84 and 196.20 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.20 : 540.84 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.20/540.84 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.20x = 540.84 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.20x = 106,112.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,112.81/361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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